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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Adrian Kempe |
| C | Matt Duchene |
| W | Patrick Kane |
| W | Alex DeBrincat |
| W | Sean Kuraly |
| D | Brayden McNabb |
| D | Brent Burns |
| G | Andrei Vasilevskiy |
| Util | Brandon Saad |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 37.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 5.33 | 0.71 |
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,400 | 5.20 | 0.70 |
| Patrice Bergeron | BOS | $7,800 | 5.10 | 0.65 |
| Sean Monahan | CEN | $11,400 | 4.90 | 0.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | VAN | $3,000 | 2.52 | 0.84 |
| Matt Duchene | MTL | $6,700 | 4.86 | 0.73 |
| Jonathan Toews | STL | $7,500 | 5.33 | 0.71 |
| Dylan Strome | STL | $5,400 | 3.83 | 0.71 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 7.33 | 0.92 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.59 | 0.69 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CEN | $12,100 | 5.45 | 0.45 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $7,900 | 5.35 | 0.68 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,100 | 5.22 | 0.73 |
| Elias Lindholm | CEN | $11,700 | 5.12 | 0.44 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 4.92 | 0.73 |
| Brad Marchand | BOS | $7,200 | 4.68 | 0.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | STL | $8,000 | 7.33 | 0.92 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $7,100 | 5.22 | 0.73 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $6,700 | 4.92 | 0.73 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $4,700 | 3.39 | 0.72 |
| Mark Stone | MTL | $6,100 | 4.31 | 0.71 |
| Kyle Clifford | VAN | $2,500 | 1.73 | 0.69 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $8,100 | 5.59 | 0.69 |
| Bobby Ryan | MTL | $4,700 | 3.24 | 0.69 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 5.29 | 0.73 |
| Mark Giordano | CEN | $10,600 | 4.91 | 0.46 |
| Erik Karlsson | ATL | $6,500 | 4.35 | 0.67 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,500 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $7,200 | 5.29 | 0.73 |
| Oscar Fantenberg | VAN | $2,500 | 1.81 | 0.72 |
| Cody Ceci | MTL | $4,000 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| Erik Gustafsson | STL | $5,500 | 3.75 | 0.68 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.09 | 0.63 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.45 | 0.58 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,800 | 4.28 | 0.55 |
| Collin Delia | STL | $8,000 | 4.16 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.09 | 0.63 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 4.45 | 0.58 |
| Pheonix Copley | DAL | $7,800 | 4.28 | 0.55 |
| Jack Campbell | VAN | $7,000 | 3.79 | 0.54 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.